Why Trump’s attacks and threats to Iran’s Kharg Island are a big deal

By Saige Miller

If the U.S. follows through on its threats to bomb the oil assets on Kharg Island, the war would likely escalate and oil prices would increase exponentially.

(Image credit: Atta Kenare)

If the U.S. follows through on its threats to bomb the oil assets on Kharg Island, the war would likely escalate and oil prices would increase exponentially.

(Image credit: Atta Kenare)

Source:: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/19/nx-s1-5750514/trump-iran-war-kharg-island-oil